Global EV Comparison: Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard vs BMW iX xDrive60
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General Info
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €99900. The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2024 | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | USA | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €99900 |
| GCC Score | 7.2 | 7.5 |
Range and Efficiency
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024).
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 435 km | 586 km |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 701 km |
| Range (GCC) | 413 km | 553 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 111.5 kWh | 115 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 106 kWh | 109.1 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 25.7 kWh/100 km | 19.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 3.9 km/kWh | 5.07 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.7 | 8.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 215 kW, while the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) maxes out at 195 kW.
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11.5 kW, whereas the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 215 kW | 195 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.7 | 7.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 397 kW | 400 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 532 hp | 536 hp |
| Motor Torque | 827 Nm | 765 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| Top Speed | 177 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.1 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5100 mm | 4965 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2210 mm | 2230 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 2014 mm | 1970 mm |
| Height | 1963 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3076 mm | 3000 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) features a larger trunk, but the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024), but the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...) doesn’t have one.
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor AWD Standard (2022-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BMW iX xDrive60 (2025-...).
| Property | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard | BMW iX xDrive60 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | - Curb Weight | 2580 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 144 l | 500 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2262 l | 1750 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 314 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 3492 kg | 2500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.6 | 8.4 |
